Counsel the Doubtful

Help others to overcome the doubt that causes them to fall into despair and which is often a source of loneliness. 
  

SERVE

ACCOMPANY

Become a respite provider for a foster parent

Mentor a foster child

Volunteer for Fostering Hope Initiative (FHI), a program of Catholic Community Services (Salem)

Join the Safe Families Movement, a program of CCS (Salem)

Volunteer
Birthright (Salem, Newport, Hillsboro)
Catholic Charities: Project Rachel
Catholic Charities: Support & Adoption
Father Taaffe Home (Salem)
The Madonna's Center for Life (Milwaukie)
Magdalene Home (Medford)
Michael the Archangel PRC (Salem)
Mother & Child Education Center (PDX)

Victims of domestic violence doubt that their lives can become safe and healthy. Contact your local Domestic Violence Resource Center and inquire about advocacy opportunities.

The unemployed and underemployed doubt that they can find meaningful work that pays a living wage. Advocate for policies that protect the creation of local jobs that pay a living wage.

REFLECT AND FOLLOW-UP: The work of mercy isn't finished when the activity ends. Spend time in prayer, reflecting on where you saw and experienced the love and mercy of Christ. If you did an activity with a group, follow-up with others in that group and share insights or observations. This is a chance to grow in faith - and mercy! - together.